Autumn Poultry - Follow Your Heart
Rock, Alt. Rock, Classic Rock
Florida, U.S.
Overall Impression: Autumn Poultry (cleverly named for the seasoned form of the fabled 'Spring Chicken') delivers an emotionally reflective piece of Alt. Rock artistry with their original tune, "Follow Your Heart." Nostalgic in tone both instrumentally and lyrically, "Follow Your Heart" explores the mingled uncertainty and clarity of young love with poignant lyrics and pensive playing - championing the heart as the ultimate compass for navigating life's challenging decisions.
Strongest Point(s): There's a fundamental balance between Autumn Poultry's lead vocals, backing guitars, bass and drums that lend a strong sense of cohesion and comfort to the mix. More than simply setting the tone, however, these elements serve as a brilliant foundation for the tone and timbre of the lead vocals, blending textures beneath Jesse's easy-going and warmly inviting voice to produce an auditory atmosphere that could be called dreamy yet grounded. Selectively applied vocal harmonies enrich the later verses and choruses of the song, making their initial entrance during a verse about collective family input into the narrative scenario in a way that serves both the musicality as well as the narrative framing of the moment.
Target Audience Appeal: Listeners with a passion for nostalgic, home-grown Rock and bespoke lyrical storytelling will find much to appreciate in "Follow Your Heart," and Autumn Poultry can expect their work to connect quickly among listeners who remember and appreciate Rock ballads produced through emotionally grounded artistry.
Artist target suggestions: Weezer, The Who, Jimmy Buffett, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Band, Jefferson Airplane, Yes, Buffalo Springfield, R.E.M., Yusuf / Cat Stevens, Seals and Crofts, The Mamas & The Papas, Nick Drake
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process in order to help artists achieve their goals. From theory and songwriting to performance and recording techniques, he continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists across a wide range of genres.